HI-COURTS

Amended order dismisses appeal for lack of jurisdiction

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii issued an amended order dismissing an appeal filed by J.M. The dismissal is due to a lack of jurisdiction, as the Family Court had not yet entered a dissolution of marriage order, rendering the appealed order not independently appealable. The court will take no further action on related orders and motions.

TBC Koloa Town, LLC v. Pizzetta, Inc. - Contempt Order Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii issued a summary disposition order on an appeal concerning a contempt order. The appeal was filed by Defendant-Appellant Catherine M. Shyne against Plaintiff-Appellee TBC Koloa Town LLC. The court reviewed Shyne's points of error regarding the contempt order and a prior order for judgment debtor examination.

A.B. v. J.M. - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in A.B. v. J.M. (Docket No. CAAP-25-0000623) due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the Family Court had not entered a final order for dissolution of marriage, and the appealed order was not independently appealable.

K.M. v. Child Support Enforcement Agency - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of an appeal filed by K.M. against the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The dismissal was based on K.M.'s failure to comply with Rule 72 of the Hawaii Family Court Rules, specifically regarding the designation and service of the record on appeal.

Kenny v. Roberts - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in Kenny v. Roberts (Docket No. CAAP-25-0000729). The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees after being ordered to do so.

Moreau-Brown v. Kenny - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Defendant-Appellant Stephen Richard Kenny. The dismissal was due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees after his motion to proceed in forma pauperis was denied.

Kenny v. Lange - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal in Kenny v. Lange due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees. The court issued an order on March 4, 2026, upholding the dismissal based on non-compliance with a prior order.

Bellamy v. City and County of Honolulu - Certiorari Accepted

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has accepted the application for a writ of certiorari in the case of Bellamy v. City and County of Honolulu. The court will not hear oral arguments in this matter.

State of Hawaii v. Renard C. Davis - Rejection of Certiorari Application

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has rejected Renard C. Davis's application for a writ of certiorari in case SCWC-23-0000597. This rejection means the lower court's decision will stand, and no further appeal to this court is permitted on this matter.

Freedom Spas LLC v. Collins - Order Dismissing Petition

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has issued an order dismissing the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Freedom Spas LLC and Eric Savage against the Honorable Lance D. Collins and Honua Kai Condominium Association, Inc. The dismissal is with prejudice, following a stipulation by the parties to dismiss the underlying case with prejudice.